VPS server – virtual server
Virtual servers, or in the more common terminology, VPS servers, are a breakthrough in the field of server hosting in the last decade.
vps = Virtual Private Server
The good news about virtual servers is: no more worrying about hardware for the end user of the server.
Companies that owned servers and had to take care of all aspects of server maintenance, including hardware failures and not just software failures, can now breathe a sigh of relief.
A virtual server will save the server owner from dealing with hardware failures and operating system failures.
VPS server – how exactly does it work?
First, it is about cloud computing.
Cloud computing can contain hundreds or even dozens of virtual servers.
Depends on the hardware strength of the cloud.
In fact, whoever operates the cloud rents a virtual server – VPS – to the end user.
The cloud computing operator is responsible for all hardware issues of the servers, and the server owner/end user has no involvement in the hardware.
This does not prevent the end user from getting a very powerful server with CPU processing power and RAM.
Almost as many as he chooses, all depending on the price of course.
Of course, there is the option to purchase a server management service from the cloud operator, so that the end user/server owner will not have to worry or touch the server operating system.
The full range of services that the server owner receives from a cloud computing operator allows him “industrial peace” in everything related to server operation.
Additional benefits of a VPS server
There are many advantages to using a virtual server,
The most notable advantages, beyond the peace of mind of not having to deal with hardware and operating system failures,
they:
1. Upgrade resources in a few minutes with negligible downtime.
2. Very high level of backup for rapid recovery of services.
- The backup is called a snapshot – which allows you to move aside/back up the entire server, including everything including the operating system, settings, etc., as a single file.
- You can also save multiple versions of a snapshot and go back to the desired date by replicating the server with a file. Nothing less than amazing!
What are the uses of a virtual server:
The use of the virtual server is actually for all known needs of small, medium and large organizations,
such as:
1. Email servers
2. SQL Server database servers – Mysql and the like.
3. Application servers.
4. Game servers.
5. WEB servers for website hosting.
6. And more, you name it.
How long does it take to set up a virtual server?
The setup time for a virtual server is a matter of minutes to an hour, an hour and a half.
Which gives it one of its biggest advantages.
The customer orders a server, waits an hour and a half, and receives ADMIN access to the server and gets to work.
In addition, there is the option to migrate from an old physical server to a virtual server efficiently and quickly, which provides another significant advantage to any so-called virtual server.
Access to a VPS server – how is it done?
Access to a virtual server is like access to any other, physical server.
The Windows server is given RDP access and the Linux server is given ROOT access.
Easy, simple and quick to access.
Of course, each server can be given additional layers of protection for secure access, depending on the needs of the organization or individual user.
VPS server performance level
The performance level of a virtual server will not be lower than the performance level of a physical server. Unequivocally.
Fast browsing experience with very few glitches.
Virtual servers in the cloud usually have very high bandwidth and hardware backup including SSD disks.
Which provide a huge advantage to server performance in general and browsing speed in particular.
VPS server costs
The costs of a virtual server are often much cheaper than a physical server.
Purchasing a physical server involves spending thousands of dollars, plus the costs of storing the server in a server farm with appropriate bandwidth, and of course, maintenance costs such as server management, server backup, and more.
With a virtual server, you will receive all of the above at a much cheaper and more attractive price, and of course, the team of the company that provides cloud services is usually skilled and experienced.
In conclusion
The advantages of a VPS server outweigh the disadvantages.
It’s time to move on to a virtual server.
Good luck to everyone!
Article author: Tzachi Bengiat – CEO of Host Center – from Shop Center Internet Solutions Ltd.
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